A new study published by The BMJ adds to evidence that rosiglitazone – a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes – is associated with increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure.
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New Sensor Provides Better Leak Protection In Buildings
A new, battery-free sensor can detect water leaks in buildings at a fraction of the cost of existing systems.
Himalayan Glacier Shows Evidence of Start of Industrial Revolution
Human activity contaminated glacier long before people arrived, study shows.
Climate Change Could Trigger More Landslides in High Mountain Asia
More frequent and intense rainfall events due to climate change could cause more landslides in the High Mountain Asia region of China, Tibet and Nepal, according to the first quantitative study of the link between precipitation and landslides in the region.
A Volcanic Potpourri
Iceland is one of the few places where people can explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge on dry land.
Gulf Coast Mollusks Rode Out Past Periods of Climate Change
The findings, published on Feb. 7 in Scientific Reports, suggest that mollusks in the region may adapt yet again to the climate change of today.


